Bed question

[bigfosty]

I always assumed that the beds of our pickups were welded together, but some pics I see of beds being taken apart make it appear that the sides and wheel wells our just bolted together. Which is it? I have a 1975 K-10 that needs one side replaced. Obviously I'd like to just find a comlete bed to replace mine, but I also live on the coast and thats asking alot.

[HAULIN IT]

Both! The majority of it is bolted together. In the rear corners where the upright "box" (where the tailgate bolts on) attaches to the floor & rear sill the are welded (usually four areas per side) these are easily removed to replace the side...it is replaced as an inner & outer together, not just the skin like many other truck beds. Lorne

[bigfosty]

Good to know, thank you.